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Post by gianna on Oct 10, 2022 12:56:17 GMT -5
I've grown these on and off over the years. It's supposed to re-seed itself, but the armies of birds that pass through here eat all the seeds. Next year (spring/summer) I want to have a nice patch or two in the yard, so I'm starting seed now. They are supposed to be drought tolerant and live a long time. I really wanted to try the variety 'Indian summer', and ordered some via Amazon. Yes, a risk, but often OK. Not this time. I only got 1 seed to germinate. LOL. And that could be a weed, though it looks 'right'.  Fortunately this year I have been growing another variety (Prairie Sun, similar to Irish Eyes) and harvested and planted some seed of that when the 'Indian summer' did not grow. Some germination thus far, and since the parent plants are still alive and blooming, there will be more available seed if necessary. This variety is a little shorter, but will do. And the flowers are plentiful, pretty, and last forever. |
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Post by datgirl on Oct 10, 2022 12:59:53 GMT -5
gianna,my Black eyed Susans have become invasive. If you want some seeds, let me know. I'll send you some.
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Post by datgirl on Oct 10, 2022 13:02:42 GMT -5
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Post by gianna on Oct 10, 2022 13:24:12 GMT -5
datgirl, Your lovely photo shows exactly what I want in my garden! PM sent. 
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Post by Mumsey on Oct 13, 2022 4:52:26 GMT -5
No trouble here keeping cone flowers or black eyed Susans, they self seed pretty easily. I find myself cutting off the flower heads to prevent that.
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Post by binnylou on Oct 13, 2022 8:06:16 GMT -5
Mumsey, do you have seeds to share? If so, I’m interested. You my already have my address.
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Post by Mumsey on Oct 13, 2022 8:32:33 GMT -5
binnylou. No didn’t save any. Will probably have lots of seedlings next Spring!
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Post by binnylou on Oct 13, 2022 8:53:48 GMT -5
Mumsey, that’s okay..I know where they sell them.
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Post by binnylou on Feb 27, 2023 13:39:21 GMT -5
Rudbeckia Sahara, started in 12 packs on 2/21 were sprouted this morning. The packs were under lights since first planted, close to the lights, warm and cozy.
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Post by madamezil on Feb 27, 2023 17:08:05 GMT -5
I grow lots of Rudbeckia-since we don't use bird feeders they forage for the seeds all winter. Lots of Juncos, Chickadees, Towhees and Sparrows. Also grow a lot of seed producing plants such as Spirea, Lavender, Echinacea, Goldenrod. Pull a chair up to the front window for hours of entertainment.
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Post by desertwoman on Feb 27, 2023 18:46:25 GMT -5
since we don't use bird feeders they forage for the seeds Same here. I plant for the birds. They are still pecking at echinacea and sunflowers. We also have a small hand dug pond, with waterfall, outside the tall livingroom windows. Here on the desert they need water sources even more than food. They can forage for seeds more easily than find water. We get a wonderful show of them bathing and drinking and playing in the water. |
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Post by binnylou on Feb 27, 2023 19:01:25 GMT -5
desertwoman, Mr. and Mrs. Cardinal were sharing the water bowl yesterday…like sweethearts in a hot tub. Lots of splashing.
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Post by binnylou on Feb 28, 2023 11:16:17 GMT -5
Rudbeckia/Indian Summer planted in 12 packs this morning. Hoping for lots of color this year.
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Post by breezygardener on Feb 28, 2023 14:32:53 GMT -5
Black-eyed Susans were one of my late great gardening mother's favorite flowers. They grew wild on our property back on Long Island, NY. They're also very common wildflowers here in Virginia, & always make me smile because of mom when I see them. I have a pot of them growing on our deck that I've had for years, although I think I'm going to need to divide them this coming season.
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Post by centralilrookie on Mar 3, 2023 9:34:50 GMT -5
Rookie question…… is it feasible to direct sow Black-eyed Susan’s? Sweetheart loves them……
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